Friday Favorites: Week of February 14th

Wow, I haven't done one of the these in quite a while! I've had a relaxing and somewhat lazy vacation week at home, and these are the things I've been loving!!


1) The Mysteries of Laura

I have to admit that I'm not really much of a mystery/crime show watcher, but this one really caught my attention! The blunt humor and portrayal of every day life in this show starring Debra Messing (one of my favorite actresses!!) is fantastic, and honestly it's not all that inappropriate either! Not to mention that there are always awesome guest stars, and it's on Netflix if you want to binge watch the first season like I did ;) 

2) Black Charcoal Polishing Mask

If you know me personally, you'll know that I've really struggled with cystic acne for...just about seven years now!! (WOW.) This mask though always brings welcome relief to my skin. I don't know what it is...but sometimes I just really need a good scrub to clean out my pores, and this is a great one! I have fairly sensitive skin that is quite oily, and this is very gentle on it, so if you're a little nervous about scrubs, this is still fantastic! 

3) CLIF Bars

Another thing that I struggle with has always been my weight, probably ever since I was eight. I've always thought I was fat, even though now looking back...I was really quite skinny! Now that I actually have put on some weight though, I struggle to find alternatives to things I used to eat, but CLIF Bars (as well as Larabars) have turned into my favorite snack and a meal replacer if I'm in a rush. Honestly some people might not like these because you have to get acquired to the taste/texture, but I'm especially fond of the Chocolate Brownie ones (shown above)!

4) Lash Sensational

I am certainly a mascara lover, but I'm also a firm creature of habit. Up until last...January(???) I had been using Great Lash by Maybelline since I was like twelve. I don't actually really need to wear mascara because I have VERY long eyelashes, but I like to have my lashes very black, so I wear it anyways. I decided on a whim to try this mascara and haven't looked back since. It is a quite wet and heavy formula, so that is a downside because my curled eyelashes always fall flat after about half-an-hour, but other than that it's a very good mascara! Especially if you want more length, I'd highly recommend it!

5) Bridget Jones's Diary

Ah, the dear Bridget Jones. Last year I found the movies and absolutely fell in love with them, and finally I purchased the actual first book in December. If you're a fan of the movies, obviously the books are a LOT different from the movies, but they might even be better. I think it's hysterical how Fielding mentions Colin Firth so many times as Bridget's celebrity crush, when we all know he portrayed Mark Darcy in the films. Overall, highly would recommend these books to girls my age and older...but not girls younger than me. 

So there we are! My favorites of the week!

Laura xx